Great Immortal With Boundless Mana

Chapter 187: Forming an Alliance

Facing Yun Taihao's cold and piercing gaze, Gao Xian's expression remained unchanged, and his eyes were calm and natural.

After experiencing so many things, so many life and death tests, Gao Xian's composure grew deeper, allowing him to conceal his inner uneasiness.

Gao Xian remained silent for a moment before nodding slightly and saying, "I happened to encounter Yun Zhenren's younger brother in Mingjiang, and he kindly gave me a Qingyun Token, inviting me to participate in the Qingyun Conference."

Gao Xian did not express his thoughts; he simply stated the facts.

The Qingyun Token was given by Yun Qiushui, not something he actively sought. Since the other party took the initiative to invite him, he naturally couldn't refuse.

Gao Xian believed that Yun Taihao understood the hidden meaning behind his words.

He didn't say it directly because he didn't want to be too forceful with his words.

This person in front of him was a Gold Core cultivator, cunning and decisive. He had to be polite and courteous to someone like him.

Regardless of Gao Xian's choice of words, Yun Taihao directly asked, "Will you go or not go to the Qingyun Conference?"

Gao Xian fell silent again. Yun Taihao's direct question left him no room to maneuver.

It was easy to say that he wouldn't go, but deceiving Yun Taihao would have serious consequences.

If he said he would go, he would definitely offend the sect master.

According to reason, he was an outer disciple of the Lianyun Sect, and his name was on the Lianyun Sect's roster.

What does it mean to go and participate in the Qingyun Conference? That would be betraying the sect.

Gao Xian had never thought that one day he would be confronted with such a sharp question by Yun Taihao.

This sect master's actions were like a sharp sword, directly targeting the vital points, making it difficult for him to retreat.

Wan Yingying, who was hiding behind Gao Xian, also sensed that something was wrong. She anxiously grabbed Gao Xian's sleeve and peeked at Yun Taihao with half of her face.

After making brief eye contact with the other party, she quickly turned her head back, her heart pounding in fear.

Wan Yingying didn't know Yun Taihao, but she could sense his terrifying presence with her innate sensitivity. She held onto Gao Xian's sleeve even tighter.

Wan Yingying's small actions and emotional changes helped Gao Xian snap out of the confrontational state of mind. He gently patted Wan Yingying's shoulder, indicating that she didn't need to be afraid.

This small gesture also helped Gao Xian adjust his emotions and state of mind, allowing him to organize his thoughts.

Yun Taihao, who suddenly appeared at the door, clearly didn't want to give him time to think. As a Gold Core cultivator, he used this strategy, which meant he didn't want to kill him.

Perhaps he wanted to force him to take a step back, so even if Yun Qingxuan came, there would be nothing to say.

He couldn't be intimidated by this old man!

Gao Xian's thoughts quickly turned, and he had a plan in mind. He solemnly said to Yun Taihao, "I want to participate in the Qingyun Conference."

Yun Taihao sneered, "What has the Lianyun Sect done to wrong you?"

This statement was heavy, almost accusing him.

If it were Gao Xian from a year ago, he would definitely have shrunk back. It didn't fit his survival strategy in the workplace to confront his immediate superior head-on.

But now, Gao Xian felt quite resentful!

This old man used him as bait. If he didn't have some ability, he would have turned to ashes by now. How dare he ask such a question!

Of course, Gao Xian wouldn't confront Yun Taihao head-on. He politely said, "The sect has treated me well, and that has nothing to do with my participation in the Qingyun Conference."

"Since Fellow Daoist Yun Qiushui values me so much, I can't refuse his invitation. The Qingyun Conference gathers experts from all over, and I also want to broaden my horizons."

Yun Taihao remained noncommittal. He naturally knew that Gao Xian became a true disciple of the Qingyun Sect through the Qingyun Conference, which had more prospects than staying in the Lianyun Sect.

What surprised him was that Gao Xian was so determined and didn't back down when faced with his questioning.

If it weren't for Yun Qingxuan's interference, he could naturally use means to control Gao Xian.

Of course, without encountering Yun Qingxuan, he wouldn't have known that Gao Xian had the Qingyun Token.

"A thing that hasn't been nurtured!"

Yun Taihao deeply despised Gao Xian's behavior, but he wouldn't let his emotions dictate his actions.

Killing Gao Xian would not only offend Yun Qingxuan, but also result in the loss of two Foundation Building cultivators and a master alchemist.

Yun Taihao pondered for a moment before saying, "You can participate in the Qingyun Conference. If you can win the conference, I can find someone to help you become a true disciple of the Qingyun Sect."

Gao Xian calmly looked at Yun Taihao. This person was not a good person; his words sounded nice, but there must be conditions.

Sure enough, Yun Taihao continued, "However, I have a condition."

"Please enlighten me, Sect Master." Gao Xian inwardly complained, but his face remained respectful and polite.

"Next September, the four sects will form an alliance and hold a debate to determine the ranking of their respective sects. If you can secure the first place, you will be able to participate in the Qingyun Conference. I will also give you precious elemental treasures and a precious item."

Yun Taihao calmly said, "If you can't secure the first place in the debate, there's no point in participating in the Qingyun Conference. Just stay in the Lianyun Sect."

Gao Xian bowed and said, "Understood."

Yun Taihao laughed heartily, "Good, you have some courage."

Before Gao Xian could speak, Yun Taihao waved his sleeve and disappeared into the distance in a flash of green light.

The sudden change shocked the Zhu family. Everyone looked up at the sky in astonishment, feeling a sense of unease.

"See the Sect Master off."

Gao Xian saluted the empty sky, maintaining a respectful posture, regardless of whether Yun Taihao could see him or not.

After the green light dissipated, Gao Xian said to the people in the courtyard, "Go about your business, there's nothing to worry about."

With Gao Xian's words, everyone calmed down. Gao Xian was also a Foundation Building cultivator, so if he said there was nothing to worry about, then there really was nothing to worry about.

However, Wan Yingying was still worried. She grabbed Gao Xian's sleeve and whispered, "Brother, that person is so scary!"

"That person is the Lianyun Sect Master, Yun Taihao. Don't be disrespectful," Gao Xian reminded her. Although children often spoke without thinking, Yun Taihao didn't seem like someone with a broad mind, so it was better to be cautious.

Wan Yingying patted her chest, still feeling scared. "So he's a Gold Core cultivator, no wonder he's so terrifying!"

"How could you see him?" Gao Xian was curious. Yun Taihao had used his divine sense to shield the perception of those around him in the courtyard, so it was almost impossible for Qi Refining cultivators to detect his presence.

"He was standing right there, why couldn't I see him?!" Wan Yingying was actually quite puzzled. She looked straight at Gao Xian with her big eyes, not understanding the meaning behind his question.

"Um..." Gao Xian didn't explain, as it was complicated for Wan Yingying to understand.

He knew that Wan Yingying's soul was naturally special. Su Yueyang and Yang Qiyin called it the Seven Killing Soul and wanted to use her soul to refine the Yin Killing Flag.

Based on today's situation, Wan Yingying's soul seemed to possess a keen perception, rather than being the so-called Seven Killing Soul.

The path of the soul was complex and mysterious, something that even Nascent Soul cultivators might not be able to explain clearly.

Gao Xian was completely ignorant about it and couldn't make any rash judgments. All he could say was that Wan Yingying had great potential for cultivation.

However, she was still too young for him to see where her talent lay, so he didn't dare to casually teach her cultivation techniques.

After all, the Qi Refining stage was crucial, and choosing the wrong technique would mean no way to change it.

Why couldn't wandering cultivators do it? It was because they had too few choices. The vast majority of them went astray in the early stages.

Gao Xian decided to wait until they arrived in Qingyun City and find someone powerful to assess Wan Yingying.

The green light disappearing into the distance also alarmed Zhu Qiniang, who was working in the Enforcement Hall.

Zhu Qiniang hurried back and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Gao Xian was fine.

Gao Xian repeated what Yun Taihao had said, leaving Zhu Qiniang puzzled. "An alliance of the four sects?"

"Perhaps they have discovered that the situation is not good and are seeking strength in numbers," Gao Xian speculated casually.

"Yun Taihao attaches so much importance to it, so this alliance must be very important," Zhu Qiniang said with a serious expression. "There's not much time left until next September!"

With such a short amount of time, it was unlikely that Gao Xian would be able to advance to the second level of Foundation Building.

The Foundation Building cultivators who would participate in the alliance conference couldn't be limited to the early stage of Foundation Building. This was very disadvantageous for Gao Xian.

But Gao Xian didn't care. "Yun Taihao is right. If I can't win in the debate among the four sects, there's no point in going to the Qingyun Conference."

Zhu Qiniang glanced at Gao Xian and said disdainfully, "Are you stupid? The gathering of the four sects will definitely bring out the experts. The Qingyun Conference is a gathering of various wandering cultivators. No matter how powerful they are, they will still be a level below the Foundation Building cultivators of the sects..."

"Um..." Gao Xian suddenly understood. He muttered, "An old fox, a cunning horse, he didn't deceive me!"

He explained to Zhu Qiniang, "He's over four hundred years old, while I'm only thirty. It's normal and reasonable for me to be deceived by him..."

Zhu Qiniang said irritably, "You've used all your cleverness on women!"

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